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title: Highlights of Porto on a glamorous sidecar - Half Day
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/highlights-of-porto-on-a-glamorous-sidecar-half-day-67233P1/
type: tour
city: Porto
country: Portugal
price: 110
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 129
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/highlights-of-porto-on-a-glamorous-sidecar-half-day-67233P1/
---

# Highlights of Porto on a glamorous sidecar - Half Day

**Guidekin's take:** A private sidecar motorcycle with a driver guide and two passenger seats, hotel pickup and a slow route of viewpoints from the cathedral through Miragaia and Massarelos to the beach at Foz, with plenty of photo stops. Food and drinks are not included. 5 from 129 reviews at €110 per person for 3h.

## Overview

The perfect Overview of Porto!

We’ll explore Porto’s best viewpoints off-the-beaten-path as we travel slowly discovering the history and stories of Porto told by your private Local guide.

 The rhythm is slow-paced with conversation, lots of stops, historical facts, curiosities, lots of photos gorgeous views!

We’ll go through places and neighborhoods like the Cathedral, Miragaia and along the river Douro to Massarelos with his bridges and Foz with the smallest beach in Porto. 

Then back up the hills to explore Virtudes and Vitória neighborhoods and learn about Clérigos tower and the Lello bookstore neighborhood.

Time to cross to Gaia and see the Cais de Gaia, the D.Luis bridge and the Port wine neighborhood and the best viewpoints overlooking Porto to take amazing photos! 

Finish with lots of recommendations of what to see, where to eat and what to drink next :)

We Offset the Carbon Emissions of Your Tour with us.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 10:00, 14:30: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

## Key facts

- Price: from €110 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 129 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Porto Sidecar Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Porto Sidecar Tour | €110 / person (for 2+ people) | English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours<br/>Morning Tour: 3 hour Morning Tour The best Introduction to Porto<br/>Pickup included |
| Afternoon Porto Sidecar Tour | €110 / person (for 2+ people) | English, French, Spanish | Duration: 3 hours<br/>Afternoon Tour: 3 hour Afternoon Tour around Porto<br/>Pickup included |

## What's included

- Courtesy Bottled Water
- Charge your devices (bring usb cable)
- Private tour
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off
- Use of helmet
- Local private Driver/guide

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Catedral do Porto** (15m) - From your hotel let's start to explore Porto with the oldest building inside the Historical center.
2. **Igreja De Sao Pedro De Miragaia** (20m) - From the top of the hill to the Douro river, let's visit a 1000 year old neighborhood and learn how the Porto grew. Amazing photo stop!
3. **Igreja da Confraria das Almas do Corpo Santo de Massarelos** (15m) - As we follow the river towards the ocean we'll show you beautiful examples of the famous Portuguese Blue Tiles away from the whre the all the big crowds go!
4. **Passeio das Virtudes** (15m) - As we make our way back to the Historical center let's start climbing the hills and explore 400 year old neighborhoods like Virtudes. Even more amazing photos!
5. **Torre dos Clerigos** (15m) - And all the way to the top of the hill to learn about one of the iconic buildings of Porto, the famous Clergyman tower.
6. **Ponte Infante Dom Henrique** (20m) - Time to cross to Gaia and see the best views of Porto with amazing photo opportunities!
7. **Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar** (15m) - After we explore the Historical center we'll cross to Douro river and explore Gaia where we'll see some of the best views and take memorable photos of Porto.
8. **Dom Luis I Bridge** (15m) - Stop at one of the best viewpoints of Porto and learn all about the Not Eiffel bridge in Porto :)
9. **Jardim Do Morro** (15m) - And of course a few suggestions of things to do in your next days in Porto like: where to watch the best sunset or to enjoy a nice Port! beautiful photos & everlasting memories included!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Included:
- Gorgeous sidecar motorcycle
- Passionate private guide & driver
- Custom made tour
- Lots of stops for photos
- Two available seats in addition to driver
- Helmet
- Rain coat
- Blanket
- Courtesy Water
- Phone charging(bring your own usb cable)
- Amazing time and lots of fun!
- Not recommended for passengers with difficulty hopping on and off a motorcycle seat.
- Weight limit of 180lb per passenger

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